Does the term 'Franchised Restaurant' in the Chicken Guy FDD include Nontraditional Restaurants?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Unless otherwise noted, in this disclosure document, all references to a "Franchised Restaurant" or "Franchised Location" also will include a Nontraditional Restaurant or Nontraditional Location, respectively.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 6–8)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the term "Franchised Restaurant" does include Nontraditional Restaurants, unless otherwise specified. The FDD clarifies that references to a "Franchised Restaurant" or "Franchised Location" will also include a Nontraditional Restaurant or Nontraditional Location, respectively.
This inclusion means that unless a specific section of the FDD explicitly excludes Nontraditional Restaurants, all the terms and conditions applicable to a standard Chicken Guy franchise also apply to franchises operating in Nontraditional Locations. This is an important consideration for prospective franchisees, as it ensures consistency in the franchise agreement and operational guidelines, regardless of the restaurant's location type.
Nontraditional Locations for Chicken Guy restaurants include venues such as airports, train stations, and college campuses. These locations often have unique operational considerations, such as limited space, extended hours, or specific requirements related to the venue. By including Nontraditional Restaurants under the umbrella term "Franchised Restaurant," Chicken Guy aims to streamline the franchise agreement and ensure that all franchisees, regardless of location, are subject to the same basic standards and expectations. However, franchisees of Nontraditional Restaurants will also sign a Nontraditional Location Addendum to the Franchise Agreement.